When and how should sisters tie Rakhi? Know the religious and spiritual reason for trying three knows in Raksha Sutra.
Rakhi 2025.
This year the festival of Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated with enthusiasm and devotion all over India on 9 August 2025. This day symbolizes the strengthening of the brother-sister relationship.
On this occasion, sisters tie Rakhi on the wrists of their brothers and wish them a long and happy life.
Tying three knots in Rakhi has special religious significance.
While tying Rakhi, sisters often tie three special knots in the thread, which are not just a tradition but are associated with deep spiritual and religious sentiments:
The first knot is dedicated to Brahma: This knot invites positive energy in life and is considered a symbol of the beginning of auspicious works.
The second knot is for Vishnu: It is tied as a wish for the brother's long life, happiness and peace and continuity of love in the relationship.
The third knot is dedicated to Shiva: The purpose of this knot is to protect the brother from troubles and provide him protection from all kinds of negativity.
Best rakhi for brother:
With the arrival of Rakshabandhan, the rakhi market has been decorated from metro cities to villages and towns. All kinds of rakhis are available in the market that will attract everyone from children to adults.
Apart from cotton and silk threads, now it is the era of Rakhis made of gold and silver. Rakhis with characters of all kinds of cartoons like Chhota Bheem, Doraemon, etc., along with Labubu themed Rakhis have created a different attraction among the people, but the million dollar question is how pure and auspicious these (stylish rakhi) Rakhis tied on the brother's wrist are compared to Vedic or say traditional Rakhi. Let's know and understand this in detail.
Children are very attracted to the feeding Rakhis.
You will find many types of Rakhis in the Rakhi market. Some have lights burning in them, while some have toys. While making Rakhi, the needs of adults and children have been taken care of. Since Rakhi, which is considered a symbol of brother-sister affection, is now becoming a status symbol as well, everyone wants to tie a different kind of Rakhi on their brother's wrist. This is the reason why some people are looking for Rakhi with precious stones and some are looking for Rakhi with bracelet for their brothers in the market.
What is Raksha Sutra Vedic Rakhi.
According to Prof. Kameshwar Upadhyay, General Secretary of All India Vidvat Parishad, Kashi, in Sanatan tradition, there has been a tradition of Raksha Sutra and Raksha Potli, not Rakhi, and it is tied on the brother's wrist only after consecrating it with mantras. Nowadays people also call it Vedic Rakhi. In ancient times, when a person goes to war, his priest or the senior Sadhika Mata of the house used to tie a Raksha Sutra, worshipped and consecrated with mantras, on his wrist. According to Prof. Kameshwar, the bond of Raksha Bandhan has no meaning without a Rakhi consecrated with mantras.
Mythological mantra to tie Raksha Sutra
Om Yen Baddho Bali Raja Danavendra Mahabalah
Ten Tvaampi Badhnaami Raksha Ma Chal Ma Chal.
Not a fancy Rakhi, Raksha Sutra (Mauli) is more auspicious.
From a religious point of view, traditional Raksha Sutra or Mauli is considered more sacred than the modern designed Rakhis. It is not just a thread but a shield of blessings of gods and goddesses and protection from evil forces for the brother.
According to Ayurvedic and religious belief, when Raksha Sutra is tied on the wrist, it activates the important nerves of the body. This improves blood circulation and the person experiences mental peace and energy.
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